Department of Justice probe into police custody death Baltimore: DOJ has opened an investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, a black man, who died from spinal injuries suffered while in police custody

Hong Kong: Edward Snowden, ex-CIA employee has said he acted to 'protect basic liberties for people around the world' in leaking details of US surveillance. Edward Snowden, 29, was revealed as the source of the leaks at his own request by the Guardian newspape...

Atlantic Charter made public Map of Placentia Bay CanadaMaritime Provinces: The Charter was a pivotal policy statement, defined the Allied goals for the post-war world. It was drafted by the leaders of the UK and the U.S.

Dec. 12, 1917

Father Flanagan establishes Boys Town in Omaha. U. S. Midwest

Oct. 28, 1886

Statue of Liberty dedicated Manhattan: The copper statue was built by Gustave Eiffel. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France

Jul. 19, 1848

First Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls, N.Y.. Upstate New York

Baltimore: DOJ has opened an investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, a black man, who died from spinal injuries suffered while in police custody. Gray, 25, died in hospital on Sunday, a week after being arrested in Baltimore.
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Hong Kong: Edward Snowden, ex-CIA employee has said he acted to 'protect basic liberties for people around the world' in leaking details of US surveillance

Edward Snowden, 29, was revealed as the source of the leaks at his own request by the Guardian newspaper.
Snowden, who has fled to Hong Kong, said he had an 'obligation to help free people from oppression'

Father Flanagan establishes Boys Town in Omaha Map of Boys Town Nebraska USAU. S. Midwest: An Irish-born priest of the Catholic Church founded the orphanage known as Boys Town, which now also serves as a center for troubled youth